used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She could not lie in a steamer chair, and pretend to read, as Aunt Caroline did.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She had more than a suspicion that her aunt seldom turned the leaves of her book, and that left to herself she was apt to doze, although each morning Uncle Jim placed beside her chair a large basket containing books and magazines.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She could not lie in a steamer chair, and pretend to read, as Aunt Caroline did.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading She had more than a suspicion that her aunt seldom turned the leaves of her book, and that left to herself she was apt to doze, although each morning Uncle Jim placed beside her chair a large basket containing books and magazines.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Lean back, Irma," Uncle Jim would say, "you are not a real bird that you need perch on the arm of your chair.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading "Lean back, Irma," Uncle Jim would say, "you are not a real bird that you need perch on the arm of your chair.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She could not lie in a steamer chair, and pretend to read, as Aunt Caroline did.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading She could not lie in a steamer chair, and pretend to read, as Aunt Caroline did.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Lean back, Irma," Uncle Jim would say, "you are not a real bird that you need perch on the arm of your chair.
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading She had more than a suspicion that her aunt seldom turned the leaves of her book, and that left to herself she was apt to doze, although each morning Uncle Jim placed beside her chair a large basket containing books and magazines.
next to; at the side of
From this reading She had more than a suspicion that her aunt seldom turned the leaves of her book, and that left to herself she was apt to doze, although each morning Uncle Jim placed beside her chair a large basket containing books and magazines.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading "Lean back, Irma," Uncle Jim would say, "you are not a real bird that you need perch on the arm of your chair.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading She had more than a suspicion that her aunt seldom turned the leaves of her book, and that left to herself she was apt to doze, although each morning Uncle Jim placed beside her chair a large basket containing books and magazines.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading She had more than a suspicion that her aunt seldom turned the leaves of her book, and that left to herself she was apt to doze, although each morning Uncle Jim placed beside her chair a large basket containing books and magazines.
CarolineadjectiveUS /ˈkerəlaɪn/
of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England
From this reading She could not lie in a steamer chair, and pretend to read, as Aunt Caroline did.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading She could not lie in a steamer chair, and pretend to read, as Aunt Caroline did.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Lean back; I will fix your cushions--as Marion is not here to do this for you," he concluded mischievously.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading She had more than a suspicion that her aunt seldom turned the leaves of her book, and that left to herself she was apt to doze, although each morning Uncle Jim placed beside her chair a large basket containing books and magazines.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She could not lie in a steamer chair, and pretend to read, as Aunt Caroline did.
cushionsnounUS /ˈkʊʃənz/
plural of “cushion” — a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
From this reading Lean back; I will fix your cushions--as Marion is not here to do this for you," he concluded mischievously.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE WESTERN ISLANDS The first day or so of the voyage seemed long to Irma.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She could not lie in a steamer chair, and pretend to read, as Aunt Caroline did.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Lean back; I will fix your cushions--as Marion is not here to do this for you," he concluded mischievously.
dozeverbUS /doʊz/
sleep lightly or for a short period of time
From this reading She had more than a suspicion that her aunt seldom turned the leaves of her book, and that left to herself she was apt to doze, although each morning Uncle Jim placed beside her chair a large basket containing books and magazines.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading She had more than a suspicion that her aunt seldom turned the leaves of her book, and that left to herself she was apt to doze, although each morning Uncle Jim placed beside her chair a large basket containing books and magazines.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE WESTERN ISLANDS The first day or so of the voyage seemed long to Irma.
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading Lean back; I will fix your cushions--as Marion is not here to do this for you," he concluded mischievously.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Lean back; I will fix your cushions--as Marion is not here to do this for you," he concluded mischievously.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had more than a suspicion that her aunt seldom turned the leaves of her book, and that left to herself she was apt to doze, although each morning Uncle Jim placed beside her chair a large basket containing books and magazines.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lean back; I will fix your cushions--as Marion is not here to do this for you," he concluded mischievously.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had more than a suspicion that her aunt seldom turned the leaves of her book, and that left to herself she was apt to doze, although each morning Uncle Jim placed beside her chair a large basket containing books and magazines.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Lean back; I will fix your cushions--as Marion is not here to do this for you," he concluded mischievously.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She had more than a suspicion that her aunt seldom turned the leaves of her book, and that left to herself she was apt to doze, although each morning Uncle Jim placed beside her chair a large basket containing books and magazines.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Lean back; I will fix your cushions--as Marion is not here to do this for you," he concluded mischievously.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She could not lie in a steamer chair, and pretend to read, as Aunt Caroline did.
Irma
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From this reading THE WESTERN ISLANDS The first day or so of the voyage seemed long to Irma.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lean back; I will fix your cushions--as Marion is not here to do this for you," he concluded mischievously.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading THE WESTERN ISLANDS The first day or so of the voyage seemed long to Irma.
Jim
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From this reading She had more than a suspicion that her aunt seldom turned the leaves of her book, and that left to herself she was apt to doze, although each morning Uncle Jim placed beside her chair a large basket containing books and magazines.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She had more than a suspicion that her aunt seldom turned the leaves of her book, and that left to herself she was apt to doze, although each morning Uncle Jim placed beside her chair a large basket containing books and magazines.
LeanverbUS /liːn/
to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading "Lean back, Irma," Uncle Jim would say, "you are not a real bird that you need perch on the arm of your chair.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading She had more than a suspicion that her aunt seldom turned the leaves of her book, and that left to herself she was apt to doze, although each morning Uncle Jim placed beside her chair a large basket containing books and magazines.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading She had more than a suspicion that her aunt seldom turned the leaves of her book, and that left to herself she was apt to doze, although each morning Uncle Jim placed beside her chair a large basket containing books and magazines.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading She could not lie in a steamer chair, and pretend to read, as Aunt Caroline did.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading THE WESTERN ISLANDS The first day or so of the voyage seemed long to Irma.
magazinesnounUS /ˈmæɡəziːnz/
plural of “magazine” — a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading She had more than a suspicion that her aunt seldom turned the leaves of her book, and that left to herself she was apt to doze, although each morning Uncle Jim placed beside her chair a large basket containing books and magazines.
Marion
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From this reading Lean back; I will fix your cushions--as Marion is not here to do this for you," he concluded mischievously.
mischievouslyadverb
in a disobedient or naughty way
From this reading Lean back; I will fix your cushions--as Marion is not here to do this for you," he concluded mischievously.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She had more than a suspicion that her aunt seldom turned the leaves of her book, and that left to herself she was apt to doze, although each morning Uncle Jim placed beside her chair a large basket containing books and magazines.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading She had more than a suspicion that her aunt seldom turned the leaves of her book, and that left to herself she was apt to doze, although each morning Uncle Jim placed beside her chair a large basket containing books and magazines.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "Lean back, Irma," Uncle Jim would say, "you are not a real bird that you need perch on the arm of your chair.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She could not lie in a steamer chair, and pretend to read, as Aunt Caroline did.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WESTERN ISLANDS The first day or so of the voyage seemed long to Irma.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Lean back, Irma," Uncle Jim would say, "you are not a real bird that you need perch on the arm of your chair.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE WESTERN ISLANDS The first day or so of the voyage seemed long to Irma.
perchnounUS /pɜːrtʃ/
support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especially for a bird)
From this reading "Lean back, Irma," Uncle Jim would say, "you are not a real bird that you need perch on the arm of your chair.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading She had more than a suspicion that her aunt seldom turned the leaves of her book, and that left to herself she was apt to doze, although each morning Uncle Jim placed beside her chair a large basket containing books and magazines.
pretendverbUS /priˈtend/
make believe with the intent to deceive
From this reading She could not lie in a steamer chair, and pretend to read, as Aunt Caroline did.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading She could not lie in a steamer chair, and pretend to read, as Aunt Caroline did.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading "Lean back, Irma," Uncle Jim would say, "you are not a real bird that you need perch on the arm of your chair.
express in words
From this reading "Lean back, Irma," Uncle Jim would say, "you are not a real bird that you need perch on the arm of your chair.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE WESTERN ISLANDS The first day or so of the voyage seemed long to Irma.
not often
From this reading She had more than a suspicion that her aunt seldom turned the leaves of her book, and that left to herself she was apt to doze, although each morning Uncle Jim placed beside her chair a large basket containing books and magazines.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She could not lie in a steamer chair, and pretend to read, as Aunt Caroline did.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE WESTERN ISLANDS The first day or so of the voyage seemed long to Irma.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading She could not lie in a steamer chair, and pretend to read, as Aunt Caroline did.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading She had more than a suspicion that her aunt seldom turned the leaves of her book, and that left to herself she was apt to doze, although each morning Uncle Jim placed beside her chair a large basket containing books and magazines.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She had more than a suspicion that her aunt seldom turned the leaves of her book, and that left to herself she was apt to doze, although each morning Uncle Jim placed beside her chair a large basket containing books and magazines.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had more than a suspicion that her aunt seldom turned the leaves of her book, and that left to herself she was apt to doze, although each morning Uncle Jim placed beside her chair a large basket containing books and magazines.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WESTERN ISLANDS The first day or so of the voyage seemed long to Irma.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Lean back; I will fix your cushions--as Marion is not here to do this for you," he concluded mischievously.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE WESTERN ISLANDS The first day or so of the voyage seemed long to Irma.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading She had more than a suspicion that her aunt seldom turned the leaves of her book, and that left to herself she was apt to doze, although each morning Uncle Jim placed beside her chair a large basket containing books and magazines.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading She had more than a suspicion that her aunt seldom turned the leaves of her book, and that left to herself she was apt to doze, although each morning Uncle Jim placed beside her chair a large basket containing books and magazines.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading THE WESTERN ISLANDS The first day or so of the voyage seemed long to Irma.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She had more than a suspicion that her aunt seldom turned the leaves of her book, and that left to herself she was apt to doze, although each morning Uncle Jim placed beside her chair a large basket containing books and magazines.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading THE WESTERN ISLANDS The first day or so of the voyage seemed long to Irma.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Lean back; I will fix your cushions--as Marion is not here to do this for you," he concluded mischievously.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Lean back, Irma," Uncle Jim would say, "you are not a real bird that you need perch on the arm of your chair.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Lean back, Irma," Uncle Jim would say, "you are not a real bird that you need perch on the arm of your chair.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Lean back, Irma," Uncle Jim would say, "you are not a real bird that you need perch on the arm of your chair.
